yeah. Make sure you give your computer a static ip address or the forwarding will not work, (forgot about that myself for my first forwarding).
You will also need to set up something like Dynamic DNS if you dont have a static public ip address.

Done it a couple of times in the past --BUT it was a long time back, cant remember all the steps fully off the top of my head, but it was to a server that the Admin guy had already setup to allow VPN - thus he gave me the user name and password.

Never tried This (http://www.online-tech-tips.com/software-reviews/hamachi-create-your-own-personal-virtual-private-network/) - but looks easy enough.

Just about to say that :lol: you are safer off setting up a VPN first, then mapping Via that.

Whats the OS ?? Windows 7 has a easy wizard to work through VPN setting up.

This site (http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpnsetup/VPN_Setup_How_to_Set_Up_a_VPN.htm) has a lot of articles on setting one up.

I would also say he is better off creating the VPN before using Remote Desktop Connection period.

SolMiester

24-02-2010, 02:11 PM

I dont think xp sp3 has the ability to setup incoming VPN connections, only outgoing VPN, it is a client, not server.
The OP will have to have a router which he creates the VPN connection too. Juniper, Cisco

nedkelly

24-02-2010, 02:21 PM

no it can accept them. Have to create new advanced connection and then select incoming

babip

24-02-2010, 02:24 PM

Hey guys I can get up to this stage .. i try and try again and fail with this error.
here (http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=1165&stc=1&d=1266974567)

SolMiester

24-02-2010, 02:34 PM

no it can accept them. Have to create new advanced connection and then select incoming

Hey guys I can get up to this stage .. i try and try again and fail with this error.
here (http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=1165&stc=1&d=1266974567)

from here (http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/145635-45-error)

FIXED: Error 733 or lost internet connection when connecting a VPN

Problem:
Internet connection is lost when connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
The following error may also be reported when trying to connect a VPN:
Network Protocol Connection Result
One or more requested network protocols did not connect successfully.
TCP/IP CP connected successfully.
IPX/SPX or compatible CP reported error 733: A connection to the remote computer could not be completed…

Solution:
The solution to this problem is to change the “Use default gateway on remote network” setting. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the Network Connections Control Panel
2. Open the VPN Connection’s Properties Dialogue Box
3. Open the Advanced TCP/IP Settings Dialogue Box
4. De-select “Use default gateway on the remote network”
5. Click OK to save settings and close the various open windows

Now Connect the VPN (disconnect and re-connect if it was already connected) and the problem should be solved. Or use teamviewer. It'll probably be easier to figure out